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    District 4 Projects - Pike

    Route 4003 (Welcome Lake Road) Over Masthope Creek Structure Project

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    Design

    Next Step:  Construction

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    Project Overview

    County: Pike
    Municipality: Lackawaxen Township
    State Route: Route 4003
    Local Name: Welcome Lake Road
    Project Type: Structure Project
    MPMS Number: 
    Proposed Construction Start: Spring 2027
    Proposed Construction End:  Fall 2028
    Last Updated: November 12, 2025

    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is currently undergoing engineering efforts to replace the existing structure on Route 4003 (Welcome Lake Road) Over Masthope Creek in Lackawaxen Township, Pike County.

    The purpose of the project is to provide a sustainable crossing over Masthope Creek that provides a two-lane bridge, addresses the structural deficiencies, and provides continued access to local residents, businesses, and emergency services.

    The existing structure is a single-span rolled steel I-beam bridge with a 34-foot span, currently posted at 29 tons. It carries two lanes of traffic with lanes ranging from 10 to 11 feet wide and no shoulders. The bridge crosses over Masthope Creek, which runs west to east and is almost parallel to SR 4003 on the southeast quadrant. On the east side of the bridge lies State Game Land 316, while private residences are located south of the bridge with a private driveway immediately southwest of the structure.

    This bridge replacement project aims to improve safety and reliability in the project area by addressing structural deficiencies and features of the structure. It seeks to mitigate

    The project is currently in the preliminary engineering phase. Construction is expected to start in 2027.

    Those unable to access the plans display and comment form online or have special concerns that require individual attention, please contact PennDOT Project Manager Laury Estevez De Jesus, at 570-963-4061 or lestevezde@pa.gov.

    Traffic Control

    This project will feature a single-lane, alternating-direction flow traffic.

    Contact Information

    Laury Estevez De Jesus
    PennDOT Project Manager 570-963-4061
    lestevezde@pa.gov

    Jessica Ruddy
    Community Relations Coordinator
    jeruddy@pa.gov

    Accessibility

    The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation or interpretation services, have special needs, or have concerns that require individual attention, please contact the Project Manager listed above.

    Title VI

    Pursuant to the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, PennDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. If you feel that you have been denied the benefits of, or participation in a PennDOT program or activity, you may contact the PennDOT, Bureau of Equal Opportunity, DBE/Title VI Division at 717-787-5891.